James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability pension claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when payment will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48811/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.

This Department received a claim for invalidity pension for the person concerned on 24 May 2011. The medical evidence provided by the claimant in support of his claim was examined by a medical assessor who was of the opinion that the person concerned is not eligible for invalidity pension as he does not satisfy the medical criteria. The application for invalidity pension was, accordingly, disallowed by a deciding officer. The applicant was notified of this decision and the reason for it on 27 July 2012.

The person concerned subsequently submitted further medical evidence in support of his claim. This evidence has been forwarded to a different medical assessor for evaluation. On receipt, a deciding officer will review the application and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.